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Alex Kidman

A multi-award winning journalist, Alex has written about consumer technology for over 20 years. He has written and edited for virtually every Australian tech publication including Gizmodo, CNET, PC Magazine, Kotaku and more.

18 JAN, 2023

Five things to consider when choosing an email service provider

Email has stood the test of time as a trusted communications medium, but how do you pick the best email provider for your needs? For...

7 DEC, 2022

Can a tablet replace a laptop?

When you’re looking into mobile computing, you’re faced with a choice. There’s the classic laptop computer model: a screen with a case that also incorporates...

8 NOV, 2022

How to prevent ransomware

What is ransomware? Ransomware is a catch-all term for any software application that, upon installation on your computer, tablet or smartphone that encrypts the files...

28 OCT, 2022

Amazon Alexa vs. Google Assistant

Which is better, Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant? It’s the age-old question, isn’t it? Well, not really, Alexa has only been around since 2013, while...

24 OCT, 2022

How a smart home can reduce your electricity bills

Electricity prices are through the roof, and that means that it’s very smart (and environmentally sound) to reduce your power usage as much as possible,...

26 SEP, 2022

How to protect yourself from online shopping scams

Everyone loves a bargain, and it can be very easy to score a superb discount shopping online, because it’s easier to quickly compare prices, models...

20 SEP, 2022

How to protect yourself against malware

They used to be called “Computer Viruses”, back when most of that kind of software was more destructive than it was financially based, but these...

16 SEP, 2022

How to prevent your passwords from being hacked

Keep what’s yours safe online with our guide to how to stop password hackers in their tracks. With so many services requiring complex passwords, it...

16 SEP, 2022

How to prevent catfishing

The online world is capable of connecting us at levels that were unimaginable just a few decades ago. Want to find that childhood friend, that...

16 SEP, 2022

How can you avoid identity theft?

Your online identity isn’t just the pictures you post to social media – and keeping it safe is paramount. When we talk about online identity,...

8 SEP, 2022

What’s new in the Apple iPhone 14?

Apple announced its latest update to its iPhone 14 family recently, with four new iPhone 14 handsets as the company’s flagship offerings for 2022. They...

2 SEP, 2022

Which gaming console is right for you?

The world of gaming consoles doesn’t have to be a confusing one, but making the right choice for your needs and tastes can save you...

29 AUG, 2022

What is a password manager?

Passwords are everywhere. Your bank wants one. Your social media networks want another one. Your online shopping site wants one too. It can be tempting...

2 AUG, 2022

Five ways you can use technology to save money on your power bills

It’s a simple truth that nobody is ever really happy with their power bill. In recent times, however, the price of getting electricity into your...

26 JUL, 2022

What is a Smart TV – and do you really need one?

Long gone are the days when the only “smarts” you needed to plug into a TV was a roof-mounted antenna. Modern flat panels have nearly...

26 JUL, 2022

How to tell your phone’s virtual assistant to stop listening

Modern smartphones come with all sorts of additional features, including voice activated assistants. They can be extremely useful, because there are plenty of times when...

26 JUL, 2022

Everything you need to know about smart fridges

You’re likely to have a smart phone, and it’s probable that you’ve at least experienced a smart speaker or smart display of some sort. But...

26 JUL, 2022

How to prevent phishing scams

Keep yourself as safe as possible with our guide to phishing – what it is, how to detect it and how to keep your personal...

27 JUN, 2022

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Review

Microsoft’s been producing its own brand Surface devices for more than a decade now, largely targeting productivity professionals with its flagship Surface Pro line of...

14 JUN, 2022

5 simple ways to keep yourself more secure online

We all live in an online world these days. In many ways it’s great – you can go shopping, chat to friends, learn new languages...

26 MAY, 2022

Samsung Galaxy A33 Review

If you look around the phone space, it’s nearly always the “flagship” phones that get all the attention. They’re the effective supercars of the smartphone...